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>>14238993
Threadsplitfag doing his thing again.
Proper thread this way:

>>14238971
>>14238971
>>14238971

Shining a light on this independent watchmaker from the Netherlands, Michiel Holthinrichs. He's utilises 3D printing in his watchmaker, and this is not some gimmick, he does actually use some sort of metal printing.

Pic is the "Raw Ornament" he showcased in Baselworld, a raw take on the his first watch, the Ornament 1.

>>14239016
He uses ETA 7001 movements but he doesn't just case them up as a traditional "micro-brand" would do but he applies finishing on them which sets him apart from the rest for me, personally.

>>14239032
A higher-res photo of the Raw Ornament.

NIGGER

>>14239036
Case detail.

>>14239045
The cases start out like this, I think it's some sort of SLS printing, he doesn't disclose what type of printer he uses.

>>14239057
Raw cases before being finished.

>>14239060
He's definitely doing something new but is it enough to stand out? Here's the Ornament 1, his flagship piece. What do you guys think?

>>14239074
I truly think what he does makes him stand out from the rest of the "micro-brands"/independents, is he at the level of Dufour or Voutilainen? Definitely not, but is he doing something that sets him apart? Yes.

>>14239085
Forgot to mention the price, at 3,7k I think it's appropriately priced.

>>14239091
While this new piece from him comes in at about 4,5k. I think showing, instead of hiding the print texture is a good move. It highlights the nature of the case and why it’s different, makes it more interesting.

>>14239016
Looks like a shitter desu

>>14239199
Wouldn't call an idependently made and finished watch a shitter. Just a low-res pic, here's a close up.

>>14239016
>3d printing
>not a gimmick
how is a 3d printed metal part any different from cnc

>>14239291
I believe it's sintered steel. Not an expert but these complex shapes is hard/wouldn't be possible on a CNC machine alone.

>>14239074
"Him"
Ok michiel

>>14239309
Some threads I made >>14228380 >>14236618 you'll see I always discuss the OP watch.

>>14239282
In-house case, dial, hands, and buckle. That's definitely setting yourself apart from the rest.

>>14239303
im not an expert either, im just skeptical. a lot of people basedface as they empty their wallets upon hearing buzzwords and trendy concepts like '3d printing' and 'microlot' without trying to think deeply about what it actually means. a couple seconds on youtube and google and i found videos of cnc and other metal fabrication techniques that produce parts that are smaller and in greater detail than what you're posting. example: https://youtu.be/oycD4utesjA

also, i can go on any number of 3d printing websites that are like the equivalent of teespring and give them my cad file for a watch case like this brand and have it done for $40. im still not understanding what is special about this brand

>>14239331
I can't answer for him but I see it as trying something new and combining it with something traditional. I know about print sites, they wouldn't finish the watch cases for you, especially at 40$. I'm starting to sound like I'm shilling this brand but trust me, I'm not. I just want to start a discussion on it, as it is an interesting way of manufacturing a case and something I haven't seen any other watch company do.

>>14238993
Harrods/Hallmark logo

why does this exist?? What were JLC designers even thinking? Looks like a watch mashup meme shopped by some /wt/ anon.

>>14239694
Isn’t that a fake?

>>14240058
No